thomasA\V - Thomas Valdez - Grand Rapids, Michigan

videos
Jeff Zimmermann Art Prize

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jeff zimmermann
I was asked to film a series of interviews for Jeff Zimmermann's ArtPrize 2010 mural in Grand Rapids, Michigan. All of the individuals I interviewed are either featured on or aided in the creation of the piece. To see his entire mural please click here. To see all the videos feel free to visit http://vimeo.com/thomasavap.

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I Love GR Parks

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GR parks
I was asked by the organization Friends of GR Parks to film a video about their annual I Love GR Parks Day event. For one morning, hundreds of volunteers spend their time cleaning, painting, and landscaping neighborhood parks.

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MadCap Coffee April 2010

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madcap coffee
MadCap Coffee is a Grand Rapids based coffee company. MadCap Coffee sets themselves apart by trying to have a face-to-face relationship with all of their coffee farmers, and roasting their beans in their shop. Part of my marketing work with MadCap Coffee included several months of videos detailing their involvements.

MadCap Coffee March 2010

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UICA Live Coverage 2010

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UICA Live Coverage
The Grand Rapids Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts asked me to attend their annual Live Coverage event. The UICA invites in local artists to complete works on site while silent auctioneers bid on those pieces- raising money for the institute.

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Let's go. October.

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downtownGR.org
One of my clients are the Grand Rapids Downtown Alliance. For them, I produce monthly videos highlighting their community events for their online newsletter. To learn more visit downtownGR.org.

Let's go. June.

Let's go. May.

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design
MadCap Coffee

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madcap coffee
My work with MadCap Coffee involved all aspects of their branding. Along with videos, I constructed their website as well as designed their coffee bags.

MadCap Coffee - Web Design

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Photography

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photography
Along with moving images I also freelance photography. Work with clients is upfront, invoiced, and I pay my taxes. Feel free to visit my Flickr to view all my photography.

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Design

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design
Even if you hire an individual to tackle one task in a campaign it's important that they understand all aspects of that effort. That knowledge allows you to better comprehend how your one piece fits into a much larger puzzle. Along with video and photography, I have a background in design work across all medias. To find more of my work check out my Tumblr.

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introduction
ThomasA\V comes from a joke that started a few years ago. A mix of my full name (Thomas Alleyne Valdez) and Thomas Audio\Video. A self declared nerd. A lover of all things dorky. I just sort of ran with it.
education
Grand Valley State University- Allendale, MI
Major: Masters of Education
Degree: College Student Affairs Leadership
Graduation: May 2010

Grand Valley State University- Allendale, MI
Bachelor of Science, Advertising and Public Relations with an Emphasis in Advertising
Graduation: April 2008
what can I do for you?

Videography, photography, web design, graphic design, brand consultation, or to be your "wing man" during public events.

contact me

thomas.a.valdez[at]gmail.com
517.673.0927
My Resume